vinylic
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vi·nyl
(vī′nəl)n.
Idiom: 1. The univalent hydrocarbon group CH2═CH, derived from ethylene.
2. Any of various compounds containing the vinyl group, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics.
3. Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.
4. Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl.
on vinyl
In the medium of phonograph recordings: an old song available only on vinyl.
vi·nyl′ic (-nĭl′ĭk) adj.
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vinylic
(ˈvaɪnɪlɪk)adj
(Chemistry) of or relating to vinyl
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